Diego Aracena Airport

SCDA / IQQ

Iquique, CL

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
10:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
8kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SCDA 141000Z 14008KT 9999 OVC024 15/09 Q1013

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 155ft
OVC 2,400ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,555ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF SCDA 140421Z 1406/1506 21004KT 9999 OVC025 TN16/1410Z TX19/1418Z BECMG 1414/1416 21012KT SCT030 BECMG 1420/1422 OVC025 BECMG 1500/1502 21004KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:21Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 210° 4kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500ft
14:00Z BECMG
+4h
VFR 210° 12kt
20:00Z BECMG
+10h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CDA
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
10,991 ft 148 ft ASP
↓ 5.6kt ↔ 5.8kt
134° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Diego Aracena Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: SCDA
IATA Code: IQQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 155 ft MSL

Location

City: Iquique
Country: CL
Latitude: -20.535200°
Longitude: -70.181297°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 10,991 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Diego Aracena Airport

Diego Aracena Airport (SCDA/IQQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Iquique, CL. The facility operates at an elevation of 155 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (01/19) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.